'acoluthic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akolouthos,' where 'a-' meant 'together' and 'kolouthos' meant 'following.'

'akolouthos' transformed into the Late Latin word 'acoluthus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'acoluthic.'

Initially, it meant 'following as a companion,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.